The European Union and decreasing regional stability in East and South-East Asia

This paper outlines how the European Union has been responding to deteriorating regional stability in East and Southeast Asia, and which considerations are relevant for further steps by the EU. For the time being the European Union seems reluctant to become seriously involved in regional security in East and Southeast Asia. But while keeping a low profile in the security sphere has enabled Europe to focus on its economic interests in Asia, it is doubtful whether this approach can be sustained. It is essential that European countries – regardless of whether or not they are EU members – support the capacity of the European Union to develop into a visible and vocal actor in Asian security issues.

The Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF) 2013

NOREF is a resource centre integrating knowledge and experience to strengthen peacebuilding policy and practice. Established in 2008, it collaborates with and promotes collaboration among a wide network of researchers, policymakers and practitioners in Norway and abroad.